Woodward, 41, is currently the Dodgers’ third base coach. The Yankees asked Los Angeles for permission to interview the 12-year major-leaguer just days ago, he said.

General manager Brian Cashman, who’s leading the search, has said he won’t put a timetable on when he expects to hire a manager. Owner Hal Steinbrenner said he wouldn’t expect Cashman to interview 10 candidates, though the GM has time on his side: no other franchise has a manager opening.

Here are our biggest takeaway from Woodward, who spoke to reporters via conference call for about 20 minutes following the interview.